Hydrocarbon output in Mozambique is projected to fall by about 9 in 2026, owing to planned shutdowns and declining natural gas levels at two key fields, according to figures contained in the draft state budget.
Supporting documents for the 2026 Economic and Social Plan and State Budget PESOE now before parliament, attribute the expected drop to scheduled maintenance on the Coral South floating platform and lower production at the Pande and Temane fields, Lusophone news agency Lusa reports.
The PESOE proposal anticipates a downturn across virtually all hydrocarbon categories next year, with gas production forecast to contract by roughly 3 and light oil a by-product set to decrease by as much as 32.
